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Katelyn Cowles

SEATTLE,WA

Summary


  • Driven to provide exceptional public service to help people explore and connect to natural areas.
  • Knowledge of forestry practices and guidelines, including GIS mapping skills
  • Experienced and driven environmental educator with goals involving conservation
  • 6 years experience working in adverse outdoor environments

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Urban Programs Educator

Islandwood
09.2023 - Current
  • Lead programs outdoors daily
  • Facilitated urban science learning including stormwater engineering, wetland & pond ecology
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop and revise curriculum, enhancing learning experience.
  • Met regularly with team of teachers to discuss best practices and develop innovative teaching strategies.
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to keep learner attention.
  • Incorporated NGSS in learning environments


Environmental Educator

Ymca Camp Seymour
08.2022 - 07.2023
  • Created interactive activities to engage student interest and curiosity in scientific concepts including zoology, conservation, engineering, & ecology
  • Delivered interactive lessons to help students comprehend complex concepts in outdoor environments
  • Coordinated and collaborated with other faculty members during lesson plan development

Environmental Education Intern

Western Washington University
03.2022 - 06.2022
  • Taught in a diverse environment where I learned how to adjust lessons to meet cultural needs of the students from a broad range of backgrounds
  • Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for the environmental education program at WWU
  • Worked closely in learning circles with partners of the Lummi and WSANEC Indigenous people
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
  • Motivated and encouraged team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other.
  • Incorporated NGSS in curriculum building

Lead Teacher

Kids World Early Learning Center
04.2018 - 06.2022
  • Planned and implemented different daily activities to enhance overall development and growth of every student.
  • Communicated frequently with parents about student growth and progress, recommending at-home reinforcement to support students with different needs.
  • Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.


Research Intern

Jane Goodall Institute
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Researched history of the Kitwe forest and conducted field research with GIS tools and tree measuring with DBH tools
  • Conducted focus group interviews with members of the community Conducted key informant interviews with government officials and members of the Jane Goodall Institute team
  • Compiled and organized research data to produce reports and graphs
  • Met with key personnel and communicated project status, results and findings

Student Teacher

Lusaka International School
08.2017 - 12.2017
  • Taught in a diverse environment where I learned how to adjust lessons to meet cultural needs of the students from a broad range of backgrounds
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.

Education

Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Env. Education

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
06.2022

Timeline

Urban Programs Educator

Islandwood
09.2023 - Current

Environmental Educator

Ymca Camp Seymour
08.2022 - 07.2023

Environmental Education Intern

Western Washington University
03.2022 - 06.2022

Research Intern

Jane Goodall Institute
06.2021 - 08.2021

Lead Teacher

Kids World Early Learning Center
04.2018 - 06.2022

Student Teacher

Lusaka International School
08.2017 - 12.2017

Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Env. Education

Western Washington University

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